SC430 Dash Left and Right Vent Removal Help!!!
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SC430 Dash Left and Right Vent Removal Help!!!
I need to replace the Left and Right Dash Vent Registers. I replaced the center vents, but I just cannot figure out how the far left and right vents come out.
The louvers were all broken.
If you know something about this subject, please help!
The louvers were all broken.
If you know something about this subject, please help!
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...they basically come out the same way, as the middle vents do. I used a small pry tool to pop them out & when you put them back in,they snap into place. Just be careful in removing them, because they are like a jigsaw puzzle.They have alot of small pieces & are put together in a cross grid manner....hope this helps some
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I don't know maybe this pic will help you a little... 02 09 SC430 Lexus Dash Air Vent Center Right Passenger 55063 24010 | eBay
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...they basically come out the same way, as the middle vents do. I used a small pry tool to pop them out & when you put them back in,they snap into place. Just be careful in removing them, because they are like a jigsaw puzzle.They have alot of small pieces & are put together in a cross grid manner....hope this helps some
I will snap a pic to make sure we are talking about the same item.
Drivers left side
Passengers right side
Last edited by Bgw70; 06-23-15 at 04:10 AM.
#5
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I do know on the passenger side there is a removable 'end cap' that meets the door jamb under the white window trim. Mine was loose this weekend and Ive been trying to locate a frustrating rattle for half a year so I removed it to see what was inside. I ended up adding some foam but it wasn't my culprit. I could see the rear side of the vent. Might be helpful for you. Just a thought.
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I would like to know also how they come out and go back in
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#8
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I sure hope you guys are correct! I have the drivers side ready to go in and I just purchased the passenger side on eBay. The two center vents were replaced a couple of months ago!
#9
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We need that one person who changed out their vents!
I looked in the maintenance manual but do not recall the procedure...I will look again.
I looked in the maintenance manual but do not recall the procedure...I will look again.
#10
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I don't know if this will help from the IS group, but it may have something for you. (I don't own an IS.)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-a-c-vent.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-a-c-vent.html
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The SC vents are installed differently and more difficult to remove.
I pulled the mirror/security/headlight washer switch and could see the bottom of the vent. I placed an inspection mirror inside and looked at the leg with the center hole and sure enough, there is a screw. I do believe I can do this without removing the dash, but I will need to access the area from under the dash and that is NO FUN!!!
Well, if the previous owner would have cleaned the vents, he and his wife would have never broken them. They were full of dirt and tar from cigarettes.
I pulled the mirror/security/headlight washer switch and could see the bottom of the vent. I placed an inspection mirror inside and looked at the leg with the center hole and sure enough, there is a screw. I do believe I can do this without removing the dash, but I will need to access the area from under the dash and that is NO FUN!!!
Well, if the previous owner would have cleaned the vents, he and his wife would have never broken them. They were full of dirt and tar from cigarettes.
#12
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Well, at least once you've replacement them, you'll be rid of one more source of cigarette effects.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...d-replace.html
Last edited by Bgw70; 10-11-19 at 09:48 AM.
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thanks for the reply. I tried and didn't want to force it and break anything. Maybe you can show me a photo of where to put the interior tool shims to allow only the front portion to be removed as you did. I want to hard mount my phone charger to give more stability on the louvers.
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